About Us
The Journey
Welcome to the barn and farmhouse at Root River, 12 Minutes from Downtown Milwaukee, on the Oak Leaf bike trail. Established in 1893 by immigrants (Meissen, Germany, 1880) Christian & Anna (Wollke) Stelzner. Once an 80-acre, 23-dairy cattle farm with vegetable gardens, it was sold to the US Government in 1936 for the land to develop the Village of Greendale. In 1955, the barn became an International Hostel, and was used as such until the early 2000's., and the farm house then became housing for NCCC volunteers until about 2016. It is now being remodeled with the vision of serving as a guest house (bookings open), oasis to Oak Leaf Trail users and event space.
Imagine the Future...
The community has proposed many ideas for the future uses of this farmstead and we are now accepting inquiries for rentals for future occasions. The farm house is now opne, and the barn is anticipated to become operational in Summer of 2024.
Fall in Love with Root River Barn & Farmhouse
In the News
OnMilwaukee -Nov 14, 2023
Urban Milwaukee - Oct 26, 2023
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Oct 25, 2023
Urban Milwaukee - Sept 14, 2023
Urban Milwaukee - Call For Proposals - March 15, 2023
Urban Milwaukee - July 21, 2023
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - June 14, 2023
Contact Us
Now Booking for Future Rentals
We are now accepting inquires for gatherings. Call or email for a tour.
Root River Barn & Farmhouse
6750 W Loomis Road, Greendale, Wisconsin 53129, United States
